Agents of disease

Agents of disease

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Biology

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is an agent of disease?

Back

An agent of disease is a factor that causes illness or disease in a host. This can include pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main types of pathogens?

Back

The main types of pathogens are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a parasite?

Back

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food at the expense of its host.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma brucei?

Back

African sleeping sickness.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a virus?

Back

A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an epidemic?

Back

An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pandemic?

Back

A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people.

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